How many renters in Simonton Lake, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.2% (±27.4 points) of renting households in Simonton Lake, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.2% (±27.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 62.2% (±23.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Simonton Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Simonton Lake | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.3% (±7.8 points) | 13.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.1% (±5.6 points) | 13.7% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 27.2% (±23.7 points) | 13.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.1% (±5.4 points) | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±13.7 points) | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 62.2% (±23.7 points) | 39.4% | 38.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Simonton Lake against Elkhart County, its state and the nation
| Simonton Lake | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.2% (±27.4 points) | 47.8% (±4.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 62.2% (±23.7 points) | 39.4% (±3.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 29.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,188 (±$25,065) | $40,379 (±$2,819) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,108 (±$251) | $1,047 (±$29) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Simonton Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Elkhart County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Elkhart County, Simonton Lake ranks 6 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 209 of 1,492.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Simonton Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simonton Lake | — | 62.2% (±27.4 points) | — |
| Osolo Township | 2.3 mi | 47.5% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mason Township (Cass County) | 2.9 mi | 44.3% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 3.8 mi | 40.8% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhart | 4.4 mi | 48.4% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ontwa Township | 5.0 mi | 77.4% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsburg | 6.5 mi | 58.9% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 7.2 mi | 48.5% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Elkhart County) | 7.4 mi | 53.3% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Elkhart County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | 69.9% (±49.7 points) |
| 2 | Nappanee | 64.1% (±21.2 points) |
| 3 | Benton Township (Elkhart County) | 64.0% (±47.1 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Elkhart County) | 62.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 5 | Middlebury | 62.6% (±38.4 points) |
| 6 | Simonton Lake | 62.2% (±27.4 points) |
| 7 | Locke Township | 61.3% (±36.6 points) |
| 8 | Millersburg | 60.2% (±31.9 points) |
| 9 | Middlebury Township | 56.1% (±33.6 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Elkhart County) | 53.3% (±18.3 points) |
| 11 | Dunlap | 53.1% (±68.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Bristol | 49.4% (±23.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 26 places in Elkhart County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Simonton Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Simonton Lake
Are renters in Simonton Lake rent-burdened?
62.2% of renting households in Simonton Lake pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Simonton Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Simonton Lake, IN spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simonton Lake CDP, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simonton Lake CDP, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simonton Lake CDP, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Simonton Lake CDP, Indiana (place:69840, in state:18).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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